On-Campus Volunteers

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Leader Dogs for the Blind. We have over 350 volunteers who regularly serve on our campus. They work in over 70 different volunteer positions: in the kennel with our dogs, in the lobby, in the vet clinic, in the puppy development or breeding programs. They also work with our clients on and off campus as well as supporting philanthropy, client services, residential services, volunteer engagement, marketing and training. Please review the FAQs below and current volunteer openings to find out more about volunteering at Leader Dogs for the Blind.

FAQs

Who can volunteer on campus?

Adults 18 or older with a high school diploma or equivalent

Those who are willing to commit to 6 months and in some cases up to a year

People willing to make a commitment to a weekly volunteer shift

Those who successfully pass a criminal background check

Sorry, we do not accept court ordered community service volunteers

What kind of volunteer opportunities are there?

There are volunteers working in over 70 different positions on campus. Not all positions are open at the same time

Volunteers work…

In the kennel with our dogs, in the lobby, with the vet clinic, in the puppy development or breeding programs

Volunteer opportunities are available weekdays, evenings and weekends, depending on the position. Our kennel functions 365 days a year, from 6 a.m.–9 p.m. Business offices are open 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

How do I volunteer?

Applications are only accepted online for open positions

If there are any open positions, there will be a link at the end of each position description through which to apply

Keep coming back to our website if you don’t see a position you would like to apply for today